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ADVICE ON FINANCING FIRST HOME
It is exciting to buy your first home. However, financing your home purchase can be daunting. Both cases require you to do extensive research and shop carefully to find the exact items you are looking for. It can be difficult to decide how much you want to spend on your home, what type of mortgage is best for you, and what the settlement process will look like. There are many resources that will help you prepare before you even step foot in a model home, sales office or open house. Learn the lingo. The NAHB's Home Buyer's Dictionary can help. Determine what you can afford to pay monthly. Keep in mind that you will have to pay escrows for property taxes and hazard insurance. A lender doesn't have as much information about your daily living expenses as you do. Don't compromise on that number. Calculators for mortgages can be used [...]
7 STEPS YOU NEED TO DO BEFORE BUYING A HOME
G. M. Filisko, an attorney and award-winning author, is a lawyer. She is a frequent contributor to publications such as Bankrate, REALTOR Magazine and American Bar Association Journal. Her specialties include real estate, personal finances, and legal topics. Do your research before you buy. This will make you feel happier about your new home. Many potential home buyers feel a little intimidated by the prospect of having to sign a large mortgage they will be paying for the rest of their lives. It's best to feel confident that you are purchasing the best home possible at the best price and with the best financing. These seven steps will guide you in making smart purchases about your largest purchase. 1. DECIDE HOW MUCH HOME PERSONAL YOU CAN AFFORD A home that costs two to three times your income is usually affordable. You should consider all costs that homeowners must pay, including [...]
BUILDING A NEW HOME VS BUYING AN EXISTING HOME
My nephew and his wife contacted me recently to ask my opinion on whether or not it was better to purchase an existing house or build. It was a great question and got me thinking about the best way to answer it. I asked them whether they had ever looked at houses, and if so, which one was more appealing to make an offer. They had seen a lot of houses, but none seemed to be in their price range. Although they liked one house they saw, they realized it had an 11-year-old roof and would require a new roof soon. They wanted to know how much a new roof would cost. I didn't know the exact size, pitch, or other details so I made a guess at $12,000 to $15,000 depending upon a few things that I would need to know. They hit the nail on its head with [...]
WHY NEW HOME IS COST VARIES WHEN COMPARING THE SQUARE FOOTAGE
It's exciting to build a home. You will finally be able live in the house of your dreams, with all the features and comforts you desire. Now you're ready to start getting bids. That's when you run into an unexpected, seemingly-unexplainable puzzle: The cost-per-square-foot conundrum. This is why it's so mysterious. It's simply the fact that it doesn't make sense to compare the cost of building two new homes based on square footage. A 1800-square-foot house might cost $100 per square foot. However, a house of the same size could cost between 10-20% more or less per square foot. Although they look identical, why is their final cost so different? It is possible to break down the answer into three parts. The first is the question of square footage. The second concern is that of materials. The last consideration is buyer personality and needs. SQUARE FOOTAGE - NOT ALL SQUARE [...]
ASSISTING CUSTOMERS TO MAKE SENTIFIED, EFFECTIVE DECISIONS
OUR WOMAN-CENTRIC APPROACH'S FOUNDATION IS EMPOWERING OUR CUSTOMERS WITH ALL THE INFORMATION THEY NEED IN ORDER TO MAKE THE BEST DECISIONS IMMEDIATELY AFTER THEIR NEW HOME. We see it as our greatest responsibility to help you manage your home investment when you trust our company with building your home. We strive to provide the highest quality and best value. This will vary depending on your needs, desires, and preferences for your new home. To help you achieve this goal, we'll talk about design options and other products that you may not be aware of. We want you to be able to explore all the options, from quiet products to create a peaceful environment to work-in pantry and recycling center. To avoid regrets in the future, you should carefully consider those things that are very costly (or almost impossible) to make changes once you move into your new home.
